Set Facts
- The LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) set is based on the original 1981 Donkey Kong arcade cabinet game.
- The set includes Jumpman, Donkey Kong, and Lady minifigures plus scaffold, ladder, and hammer elements.
- The model has a barrel-shaped lever that releases barrels one at a time or continuously down the screen.
- The model has a working joystick to move Jumpman and a button to make him jump over the rolling barrels and other obstacles.
- The set includes authentic stage details such as steel girders, ladders, and the iconic hammer.
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Donkey Kong Arcade Reviews
“Not only is it an awesome display piece that's modeled after the original arcade cabinet game, but it's also very interactive. The coolest part about this set is that you can operate it like an actual arcade game once it's fully assembled. It features a lever you can pull... More that releases barrels, and then you can use the joystick and button to move Jumpman and have him hop over them, just like you would in an original Donkey Kong arcade level.”
“Donkey Kong is one of the video game classics, plain and simple. Given the increasingly frequent retro gaming sets for adults lately, it was only a matter of time before LEGO would tackle this subject. Sure, some would probably have liked a more complete cabinet here too, in... More order to display it better alongside PAC-MAN. Personally, though, I think LEGO made the right call in prioritizing the function and therefore opting for an upright presentation (without a body). Despite all the adjustments, which also include the logo, the look of the original was captured well, since the color scheme, the border around the “monitor” and of course the graphics used instantly evoke the corresponding memories and retro vibes.”
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Community Stats
Donkey Kong Arcade currently ranks #8 out of the top most owned sets in Super Mario Miscellaneous.
About Super Mario Miscellaneous
LEGO Super Mario is a partnership between the LEGO Group and the Mario franchise and Nintendo featuring characters including Mario, Yoshi, Shy Guy, Piranha Plant, and Bowser Jr. and settings from the Nintendo Super Mario video games. The theme was release in the summer of 2020. In addition to the Super Mario theme, a LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System was also released as part of the partnership which consists of LEGO versions of the system itself, the controller, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, and a television with a moving panorama depicting a level from the game.
Miscellaneous was introduced in 2020 and currently consists of 8 sets. As of today,
71374 Nintendo Entertainment System is the most valuable Miscellaneous set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $397.
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Recreate the barrel-launching and leaping action of the classic arcade game with this LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) building set for adults. The model pays homage to the original arcade cabinet game and makes playful retro decor for your entertainment room or home office. It features Jumpman, Donkey Kong and Lady, plus iconic scaffold, ladder and hammer details. Pull the lever to release a barrel at a time, as if thrown by Donkey Kong. Then move Jumpman with the joystick and press the button to make him leap over the barrels.
This collectible set makes a great gamer gift idea for adult fans of video games and retro arcade game cabinets.
Build smarter with the LEGO Builder app zoom, rotate in 3D, track your progress and follow step-by-step digital instructions. The set contains 1,367 pieces.
ARCADE GAME COLLECTIBLE Relive the fun of playing the iconic original arcade game with the Donkey Kong Arcade (72051), a LEGO retro decor building set for adults
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